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Posts Filed Under: music

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Few Surprises Amongst JUNO Nominees

If there was one thing to be learned from the 2012 JUNO nominee press conference, it was that after all these years, William Shatner is still a Canadian hero.

By Chris Dart

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Sound Advice: Parish Boy’s Progress by Quanche

Young Toronto rapper Quanche proves that it's possible to be hard and thoughtful at the same time.

By Chris Dart

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A Brave New Empire

Young Empires, Bravestation, and others play The Horseshoe.

By Kevin Scott

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Sound Advice: “What You Offer” by Donlands + Mortimer

We're still wishing for a full-length album, but in the meantime this 7-inch release is pretty great.

By Robin Hatch

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Slakah Blows Up

The local hip-hop producer's classic rock–inspired side project has become an online hit after receiving a Twitter boost from his buddy Drake.

By Chris Dart

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Sound Advice: JOT5 by Jokers of the Scene

Ottawa transplants prove that they're not just remix artists on their new EP.

By Chris Dart

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Sound Tracks: “Wide Open” by Jenny Mayhem

Jenny Mayhem's debut video is an unabashed love letter to department store Honest Ed's, and a more tongue in cheek wink at the "blowing up" Toronto indie music scene.

By Steve Fisher

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Sound Advice: Feels Like Then by Fort York

Local folk rockers Fort York crank out country fun on their first full-length LP.

By Robin Hatch

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Rocket Rhythms: Guitarist and Singer Adam Solomon

Ever wonder about the stories musicians you see playing in the TTC could tell? A new series in which we chat with some of the people who bring much-needed sanity to your morning commute.

By Bronwyn Kienapple • Video by Dean Bradley

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Sound Advice: Dreamchase by Devon Tracy

Don't let the babyface fool you, 18 year-old rapper Devon Tracy is a dangerous man on the mic.

By Chris Dart

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Local Bakery Owner’s Demo Mistaken for Radiohead Single

Christopher Stopa, co-owner of Bakerbots Baking, was surprised when a demo he recorded a decade ago went viral as a "Lost Radiohead Track."

By Robin Hatch

Local bakery co-owner Christopher Stopa, whose demo "Sit Still" was mistaken for an unreleased Radiohead song.
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Unseen City: Roy Thomson Hall

Behind the stage of one of Toronto's most loved music venues.

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Michael Chrisman

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Sound Advice: before the echo by valley of dreams

Local comedian Gregory Cochrane gets serious about '90s alternative rock on the first full-length release from his latest project.

By Robin Hatch

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Phillips and Crown Live: Acapella Comic Arias

Kathleen Phillips and Katie Crown make funny, funny music together, creating comedy sketches almost entirely sung acapella. Tonight, the duo perform a special holiday edition of their show.

By Steve Fisher

Mirthful melodymakers Kathleen Phillips and Katie Crown sing their sketches tonight at the Flying Beaver Pubaret. Detail of an image by Chris Locke.

Great Bands, Great Hall, Great Cause

Fucked Up channels the holiday spirit and puts on two epic concerts for charity.

By Corbin Smith

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Sound Advice: Echoes of Silence by The Weeknd

On The Weeknd's latest release, the "Glass Table Girls" start to fall apart but still aren't ready to call it a night.

By Chris Dart

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The Sound Advice Top 10

The best local albums this year, in review

By Torontoist

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Urban Planner: December 15, 2011

In this Urban Planner: a holiday fundraiser combines DJs and charity, Toronto remembers Jenna Morrison, local band Urban Preacher rocks the house with their latest LP, and a combined art installation and music gig will leave you floating in the abstract.

By Kyle Bachan

"The Critical Wake of Makemake" blends an art show and art rock performance into one event. Photo courtesy of Kathleen Reichelt.
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Sound Advice: Token’ 808 by Vlsonn

Bass-music producer Vlsonn covers a lot of terrain in very little time on his new EP.

By Chris Dart

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Comes a Time When Rust Never Sleeps

In 1978, Neil Young performed a set at Maple Leaf Gardens that came out of the blue and went into the black.

By Jamie Bradburn

Source: Rolling Stone, October 5, 1978.